Free Seeds Available for Residents! The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering free warm-season vegetable, herb, and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents through its Seed Sanctuary program.
Where to Get Seeds:
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County Administration Building (2020 Hampton St., Columbia)
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Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St., Eastover)
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By Mail: Request seeds via Google form here (first-come, first-served)
RSWCD staff will also distribute seeds at community events throughout Richland County. Event coordinators interested in scheduling a Pop-Up Seed Sanctuary appearance should email Chelsea Holliday, RSWCD’s administrative assistant of outreach and community engagement: [email protected].
Growing guides for available seed varieties can be found on the Seed Sanctuary website.
Since launching in April 2020, the program has distributed over 38,000 seed packets, encouraging pollinator conservation, food security, and home gardening.
“The Seed Sanctuary program empowers Richland County residents to become environmental stewards in their own backyards,” said Jessica Thompson, conservation education analyst for RSWCD. “By participating, you support our pollinator populations and help native plant species thrive, fostering sustainability and preserving biodiversity in South Carolina.”
The program is made possible by the donations of individuals and businesses through Friends of RSWCD, a dedicated community of partners.
Learn more at www.richlandcountysc.gov/rswcd.
Photo: Pop-Up Seed Sanctuary events, held throughout the community, give Richland County residents an in-person opportunity to obtain free seeds to grow at home. Shown at a Pop-Up Seed Sanctuary event are, from left: John McKenzie, program analyst for the County’s Conservation Division, and Quinton Epps, Conservation Division manager.
